Geranium phaeum var. lividum

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 10-11 days with 1-2 glasses of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 10-11 days water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 glasses of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 glasses of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 10-11 days should go by between irrigations.

continental : To avoid damage by excessive exposure to the sun it is advisable to grow this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
The Geranium phaeum var. lividum can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : We suggest locating the The Geranium phaeum var. lividum away from direct solar rays, in a shady place.
The Geranium phaeum var. lividum can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady places, avoid exposure to direct solar rays.
The Geranium phaeum var. lividum is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Geranium phaeum var. lividum : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them.

Treatments Geranium phaeum var. lividum : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.